Comparing habits and customs from different societies
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Activity 1.8
Answer the following questions and tell your partners about it.
Did you know that.
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There is a Pedaling History Bicycle Museum in Orchard Park, New
York, where people can see one of the world’s largest collections of
antique and classic American bicycles, including thousands of items
of cycling-related memorabilia. From the antiques through the classics to modern
bikes: social, design, manufacturing, marketing, and sports aspects are all
re ected in the museum.
Read on february 16th, 2014.
In San Miguel de Allende, Gto., you can Fnd a very
interesting place called, Mexican Toy Museum. It
contains a collection of over 1000 traditional toys. There are three
permanent display rooms: one dedicated to dollhouses; another
to animals and transportation; and the third one is dedicated to masks, musical
instruments and miniature fairground rides. This museum is part of our Mexican
customs.
Available at: www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/museo-juguete-popular-mexica-
no-san-miguel-allende-guanajuato.html. Read on march 6th, 2014.
Questions
Answers
What kind of public transportation can
people use in your community?
How often do you take public
transportation? Why?
How do you go to school? How much
do you have to pay?
How much do you pay if you want to
take a bus to the nearest city? How
many kilometers is it?
Is public transportation safe in your
community? Why?
Do you have enough public
transportation?